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Examining Juvenile Crime And Recidivism, Charles M. Watson
Examining Juvenile Crime And Recidivism, Charles M. Watson
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
High juvenile recidivism rates are a dilemma that is plaguing the juvenile justice system and the treatment facilities that operate within. There is little understanding of the causal relationship between recidivism rates, treatment types, and the demographics of the residents at the various treatment facilities. The purpose of this research is to identify the common flaws existing in current treatment practices and to utilize social labeling theory as a means of gaining a better understanding of this issue.